2nd Shift Assembly Supervisor

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision•Machesney Park, IL

8d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Supervisor leads day-to-day assembly operations at IMI’s Machesney Park facility. The role provides hands-on leadership to ensure employees work safely, meet production and quality expectations, and deliver products on time. The supervisor plans and coordinates labor, monitors production performance, addresses issues affecting safety, quality, or delivery, and collaborates with other departments to improve operations. The ideal candidate is a visible and engaged leader who develops employees, solves problems, and fosters an accountable, positive team environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
Previous experience in an assembly or production manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop production employees.
Ability to manage staffing, labor allocation, production priorities, and changing customer demands.
Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery in a manufacturing environment.
Experience identifying production issues, determining root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement principles.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with hourly employees, peers, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to have accountability and performance conversations while maintaining a respectful and professional work environment.
Working knowledge of ERP or manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adjust priorities based on production needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience is also acceptable.
Previous supervisory, team lead, or people leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Experience leading teams through change and driving engagement and accountability is preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise daily assembly operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer requirements.
Plan staffing and allocate employees across assembly areas based on production priorities, resources, skills, and workload.
Monitor production schedules and respond to labor shortages, material issues, equipment concerns, quality issues, and other production constraints.
Provide clear direction and expectations to employees throughout each shift.
Maintain a strong floor presence and communicate production priorities, safety, quality, and performance to employees.
Coach, develop, and support employees while reinforcing accountability and consistent performance expectations.
Partner with Human Resources on attendance, employee relations, performance management, training, and development as needed.
Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, workflow, and assembly performance.
Support capacity and labor planning to align staffing with current and anticipated production requirements.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools.
Work with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Planning, and other functions to resolve production issues and support operational priorities.
Ensure employees follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and company policies.
Support training and cross-training to build employee capability and assembly team flexibility.
Promote good housekeeping and workplace organization, including 5S standards.
Maintain accurate production information and use ERP systems, reports, and other tools to monitor departmental performance.
Participate in daily production meetings and communicate issues, priorities, risks, and follow-up actions.
Support new product introductions, process changes, and other operational improvement initiatives as needed.
Lead by example and promote a strong Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) culture.
Identify and address HSE risks, incidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Ensure employees understand and meet their HSE responsibilities through clear expectations, communication, coaching, and follow-up.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and facility objectives.

Benefits

Multiple health plans: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
401(k) plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
14-week maternity leave at full pay; adoption benefits are equivalent.
4-week paternity leave at full pay; adoption benefits are equivalent.
Employee Resource Groups, including the Pride Network and Network of Women groups.
PTO encompassing inclusive holidays.
Career development opportunities through IMI’s Catalyst Program.
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account; free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy in many cases.
Mental health and wellness programs for employees and their families.
Voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home and auto insurance through a discount platform.
Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at 2x base salary at no cost to the employee.
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee-only price.